Hallmark "Miniature Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Series: 1958 FL Duo-Glide" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002
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Artifact Overview
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2002
Subject Date
1958
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5022
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
4 / (C) 2002 H-D / Hmk. Cds.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES(R) / Christmas 2002 / 1958 FL DUO-GLIDE TM / Miniature Harley-Davidson(R) / Motorcycles / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
1958 FL DUO-GLIDE TM / Miniature Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / In 1958, Harley-Davidson added / rear suspension to its Big Twin touring / bike and introduced "The Glad Ride, / the Glide Ride." / The unique color scheme on this / highly detailed ornament reflects an / experimental treatment. Although it / was not offered as a production option / in 1958, it does appear on a 1958 / Duo-Glide in the company's archives. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fourth in the Series. / Look for 4 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2002
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4346
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